New videos help weed out blackberry
Published on 16 November 2021
It’s a prickly problem for landowners, and now Council has released a series of videos to assist in the control of blackberry.
Blackberry is a serious weed found throughout Nillumbik. It invades and degrades bushland, pasture and waterways. While its fruits are edible, blackberry is highly invasive and can quickly get out of hand.
Council have produced a series of videos to Council’s new videos will assist land owners to learn about the impacts of blackberry, why we need to control it, and methods to help control blackberry on your property.
Controlling blackberry while the infestation is small reduces the requirement for herbicide and prevents large thickets forming habitat for pest animals such as foxes and rabbits.
Nillumbik Mayor Peter Perkins said blackberry control was important and Council received many queries about how to keep the weed at bay.
“It’s is the most common weed query we receive here at Council,” he said.
“With an appropriate strategy and control methods, landholders can significantly reduce blackberry infestations on their properties,” Cr Perkins said.
“We hope these videos are a useful tool for landholders looking to controlling blackberry.”
Landholders are required to control Blackberry under the Catchment and Land Protection Act.
Blackberry control can be particularly challenging and time consuming. Choosing the right control method is complex as the best control method varies depending on the infestation.
The videos will cover:
- The impacts of blackberry and why we need to control it.
- How to confidently identify blackberry weed – did you know blackberry has a native look-alike?
- How to select control methods to best suit your property.
To view the videos and access other useful resources, visit nillumbik.vic.gov.au/blackberry
For more advice about how to manage blackberries on your property call Council’s Land Management Officer on 9433 3207 or email environment@nillumbik.vic.gov.au.
Video 1 Introduction to blackberry
Video 2 How to ID blackberry
Video 3 Controlling blackberry